The Iceman Cometh
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He's not alive, he can't breathe, stone cold monster, thinking machine
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Never feels anger or pain, what's left of his heart is inside of his
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brain...........................
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He is part of our generation. Let us mourn.
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It's too late to save this child--it started when he was born
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The iceman, the iceman... COMETH!
Born without a hug, or an ounce of love
Doesn't know how much he can hurt someone
Do you feel the chill in his calculated prose?
His words will kill if you leave yourself exposed
How to play The Iceman Cometh
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.